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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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‡UNAFEARED, ppl.adj. Unafraid (Uls. 1953 Traynor; Wgt. 1973). Arch. or dial. in Eng. See Afeard, ppl.adj.Fif. 1812 W. Tennant Anster Fair vi. xli.:
I was not unafeared When from my pepper-box good lady fay appear'd.Arg. 1898 N. Munro J. Splendid viii.:
Down at the shore, unafeared of man, would be solitary hinds.
